Science & Technology - Space & Astronomy

Astronomers have caught multiple massive galaxies in the act of merging about 4 billion years ago. This discovery, made possible by combining the power of the best ground- and space-based telescopes, uniquely supports the favoured theory of how galaxies form.

How Do Galaxies Grow?

Aug 28, 2008, 3:00 am

Astronomers have caught multiple massive galaxies in the act of merging about 4 billion years ago. This discovery, made possible by combining the power of the best ground- and space-based telescopes, uniquely supports the favoured theory of how galaxies form.

NASA has abandoned plans to get its replacement for the retiring U.S. space shuttles into service by 2013 because of a lack of additional funds and technical issues, officials said on Monday.

NASA Abandons Plan to Fly New Spaceships by 2013

Aug 14, 2008, 3:00 am

NASA has abandoned plans to get its replacement for the retiring U.S. space shuttles into service by 2013 because of a lack of additional funds and technical issues, officials said on Monday.

NASA scientists said they had definitive proof that water exists on Mars.

NASA Says Mars Craft 'Touched and Tasted' Water

Aug 1, 2008, 1:00 am

NASA scientists said they had definitive proof that water exists on Mars.

The U.S. commander of space shuttle Discovery believes life probably exists somewhere in outer space, but there is a simple reason why aliens have not visited earth -- the journey is too tough.

There's Life in Space, Says Someone Who's Been There

Jul 30, 2008, 12:00 am

The U.S. commander of space shuttle Discovery believes life probably exists somewhere in outer space, but there is a simple reason why aliens have not visited earth -- the journey is too tough.

Scientists Learn What Makes Northern Lights Flare

Jul 29, 2008, 11:00 am

The multicolored aurora borealis and aurora australis — the Northern Lights and Southern Lights — represent some of Earth's most dazzling natural displays.